The Vintage Contessa & Times Past

The Vintage Contessa & Times Past Your friend who scours the globe for authentic luxury, preowned bags, watches & jewelry. Our vintage WE ARE OPEN BY APPOINTMENT ONLY - Please call 713-977-7296!

Vintage Contessa & Times Past is an internationally respected showroom based in Houston, Texas, with a website catering to global collectors of estate jewelry, fine watches, designer handbags and accessories, GIA diamonds, rare coins, and antiquities. Owners Donae and Rob Chramosta are a dynamic husband and wife team. They scour the globe in the quest to purchase the finest authentic pieces from t

he likes of Rolex, Cartier, Patek Philippe, Hermes, Chanel, and Louis Vuitton. Follow us on Instagram at & Pinterest at The Vintage Contessa

Visit our website at www.thevintagecontessa.com
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Today we gathered at Bari Ristorante for the kickoff meeting of the Italian Cultural & Community Center Luncheon, and th...
06/03/2026

Today we gathered at Bari Ristorante for the kickoff meeting of the Italian Cultural & Community Center Luncheon, and the excitement is already building for October 20.
I am honored to co-chair this year’s luncheon with as we celebrate Italian heritage, culture, style, and the art of living well.
A special thank you to our leadership team:
✨ Auction Chairs: (Brittany Rose Wetterer) and .casiraghi
✨ Board Liaison: (Roz Pactor)
This year’s theme is inspired by the timeless elegance of Capri—where heritage meets modern style and la dolce vita.
Guests are invited to embrace the spirit of Capri with attire inspired by crisp whites, sun-washed blues, and the polished ease of a European holiday. Capri-inspired attire is encouraged—elegant, effortless, and beautifully put together.
Surrounded by a community that appreciates Italian culture, style, and the art of living well, the afternoon will bring together those who understand that true elegance is both inherited and interpreted.
To live la dolce vita is not just to dress beautifully—but to gather, celebrate, and carry forward the traditions that define us.
Save the Date: October 20, 2026 🇮🇹✨

06/01/2026

🎰✨ That’s a wrap on the Las Vegas Antique Jewelry & Watch Show! Now it’s time to trade the Vegas lights for Houston skies… but don’t worry, the treasures are coming home with us. 💎⌚👜

From early morning coffee runs to late-night celebrations, it was a whirlwind week of incredible watches, extraordinary jewels, unforgettable handbags, and of course… a few outfit changes along the way. 💁🏼‍♀️

Since what happens in Vegas deserves an elevator montage, today we’re taking a look back at all of the Contessa’s show looks. 💃👗👛 A huge thank you to everyone who stopped by Booth #1107, shopped with us, shared a laugh, and made this show one for the books.

We sell authenticated luxury products independently and are not affiliated, associated, or connected with any brands or companies of such products. 100% authenticity guaranteed or your money back.

🎠 Life has a funny way of bringing us full circle. Today, we found ourselves standing in front of a merry-go-round in L...
05/31/2026

🎠 Life has a funny way of bringing us full circle.

Today, we found ourselves standing in front of a merry-go-round in Las Vegas, and it instantly took me back to when Bella was three years old and we were living in Paris🇫🇷.

Back then, our days seemed to revolve around parks, gardens, and whichever carousel we could find next. Those simple moments felt endless.

As we head home and prepare to leave again for Paris, I can’t help but think about the merry-go-round of life itself. The seasons change. The scenery changes. There are highs and lows, twists and turns, moments when life feels fast and moments when we wish it would slow down.

Through it all, we keep moving forward—growing, learning, loving, and creating memories that become part of our story.

So wherever you are on your journey today, take a moment to appreciate the ride. The people beside you matter more than the destination.

🎠 Enjoy the ride.



Vintage Contessa & Times Past sells authenticated pre-owned luxury goods independently and is not affiliated, associated, or connected with any brands or companies of such products. 100% authenticity guaranteed or your money back.

05/30/2026

LIVE from Booth #1107 at the Las Vegas Antique Jewelry & Watch Show! ✨

You know I can’t resist a good matchmaker moment… especially when it involves Hermès and haute horology. 💋

Today we’re pairing some of the world’s most coveted Hermès bags with extraordinary luxury watches—because the right handbag deserves the right timepiece on its arm.

From iconic Birkins and Kellys to rare Rolex, Patek Philippe, Cartier, and Audemars Piguet treasures, we’re serving up the ultimate power couples all show long.

The only question is… which pairing would you take home? 👜⌚️

Come visit us at Booth #1107 and see these dream matches in person before they disappear!

We sell authenticated luxury products independently and are not affiliated, associated, or connected with any brands or companies of such products. 100% authenticity guaranteed or your money back.

05/30/2026

LIVE from Booth #1107 at the Las Vegas Antique Jewelry & Watch Show! ✨

Rob and I are surrounded by some of the most incredible treasures in the business, and trust me… the finds this year are next level.

From iconic handbags and rare timepieces to dazzling diamonds and jewelry that stops you in your tracks, every aisle is filled with something extraordinary. Of course, we’ve brought a few showstoppers of our own to share with fellow collectors and luxury lovers.

If you’re attending the show, make Booth #1107 your first stop. Come say hello, browse some truly exceptional pieces, and see why what happens in Vegas should never stay in Vegas. 😉

♠️ Booth #1107
📍 Las Vegas Antique Jewelry & Watch Show

See you on the show floor!

We sell authenticated luxury products independently and are not affiliated, associated, or connected with any brands or companies of such products. 100% authenticity guaranteed or your money back.

05/28/2026

LIVE from the Las Vegas Antique Jewelry & Watch Show… and today it’s a battle of the big cats 🐆🐅

The Contessa came armed with a tray full of Cartier Panthère watches serving timeless elegance, while Rob said “go big or go home” with the legendary Rolex “Eye of the Tiger” Daytona.

So what’s your pick, loves?
✨ Sleek & sophisticated Panthère
or
🔥 Bold & wild Eye of the Tiger

One thing’s for sure… Booth #1107 is absolutely roaring today in Las Vegas.

We sell authenticated luxury products independently and are not affiliated, associated, or connected with any brands or companies of such products. 100% authenticity guaranteed or your money back.

05/26/2026

LIVE from the madness before the Las Vegas Antique Jewelry & Watch Show… ✨🎰

Rob & the Contessa are giving you a little sneak peek of the treasures heading to Booth # 1107 — and trust me, we are bringing the GOOD stuff.

First out of the box? A dreamy 25cm Hermès Birkin in Etoupe with gold hardware… the kind of bag that stops conversations. 🤎

Then the Contessa unwraps pure elegance: Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra 4-motif earrings in yellow gold with white mother-of-pearl… because a little sparkle is mandatory in Las Vegas. ✨

If you’re coming to the show, prepare yourselves… the rare finds, the unboxings, the eye candy — it’s all happening at Booth # 1107. See you in Vegas, friends. 😉

hermesbirkin25 vcamagicalhambra We sell authenticated luxury products independently and are not affiliated, associated, or connected with any brands or companies of such products. 100% authenticity guaranteed or your money back.

05/26/2026

And I’m off ✈️…flying to Las Vegas today for the Las Vegas Antique Watch & Jewelry Show and grateful to be reunited with Bella and Rob for a few days of buying and selling together.

This Memorial Day, I’m especially thankful for the country we live in and the freedoms we are blessed to have — the freedom to build a business, raise a family, share our thoughts openly, and pursue our dreams. 🇺🇸

With gratitude and respect for the brave men and women who have fought, sacrificed, and continue to serve to protect those freedoms every day.

We sell authenticated luxury products independently and are not affiliated, associated, or connected with any brands or companies of such products. 100% authenticity guaranteed or your money back

Cabo… that’s a wrap. 🌴☀️🍹From sunset cocktails and seaside lunches to a little handbag shopping in between… this getaway...
05/24/2026

Cabo… that’s a wrap. 🌴☀️🍹

From sunset cocktails and seaside lunches to a little handbag shopping in between… this getaway was exactly what the Contessa ordered. A few days of sunshine, laughter, fabulous friends, and just enough luxury to make heading home a little difficult. ✨

Until next time, Cabo… you were beautiful. 💋

We sell authenticated luxury products independently and we are not affiliated, associated or connected with any brands or companies of such products. 100% authenticity guaranteed or money back.

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